11.   Two of the most popular are Apple Blossom, a fragrant white and pink flower, and Minerva, with red petals and white stripes.

12.   Wearing a white satin gown with lengthy train and veil, the teenaged bride walked down an aisle strewn with red rose petals.

13.   The service took place under a heart-shaped arch with red rose petals strewn on the floor, the Register said.

14.   There was ample elbow room in the church as worshippers sprinkled red rose petals and perfume over the marble slab where tradition says Jesus was laid after his death.

15.   Before sitting cross-legged on the ground in front of an eternal flame, the Dalai Lama passed between two elephants and was showered with red rose petals.